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Scientific American, Vol. 51, No. 19 (1884) (1884)

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y, while in its growing state, it might hours, uutil the bitter taste of the fruit has almost passed off. to gather round and into it; and when filled he-clutched his be mistaken for immature or bastard oats, although a mo- The hole inthe bottom is then plugged, an ment’s inspection would reveal… … tion of the twisted awn under the influence and more is added as required, until the mass of wet or dry weather. The awn unloosens acquires the consistency of a thick paste. The mass is then put into a large jarand conveyed or tightens its twist according as it comes un- der the influence of wet or…

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